On Pages 26-30 of Swimming World Magazine is More Than Meets The Eye “Controversy”, “fabulous freshman” and “barrier breakers” were among the additional topics of conversation that accompanied the obvious story at the men’s NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships: Cal captured its third team title in the last four years!.(By Jeff Commings)

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May Swimming World Magazine Table of Contents:On The May Cover 2014 Women’s NCAA Div. I Champions Georgia Swimmer of the Meet Brittany MacLean helped Georgia win its second straight and sixth overall team title at the women’s NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships. The Canadian sophomore won both distance freestyles, upsetting Cal’s Missy Franklin with an NCAA record in the 500 yard free and breaking the NCAA mark in the 1650 by nearly 10 seconds. (See story, page 18 and 21.) (Photo by Peter H. Bick)

10 An Olympian’s Gude to Backstroke Starts by Jeff Commings Matt Grevers knows how to make the most of his backstroke start, making sure he’s one of the leaders when he breaks out at the 15-meter mark.

14 The Key is Having Fun by Michael J. StottSwimming World provides a parent’s guide to picking the best age group program for your child.

18 We Didn’t See That Coming! by Jason Marsteller In its college preview issue, Swimming World claimed Cal was a lock to win this year’s women’s NCAA Division I Team title-especially with freshman superstar Missy Franklin leading the way. Instead, Georgia dominated in winning its second straight and sixth overall championship.

21 Brittany MacLean’s Favorite Sets by Jeff Commings

26 More than Meets the Eye by Jeff Commings In its college preview issue, Swimming World claimed Cal was a lock to win this year’s women’s NCAA Division I Team title-especially with freshman superstar Missy Franklin leading the way. Instead, Georgia dominated in winning its second straight and sixth overall championship.

31 Can Anyone Beat These Guys by Jason MarstellerThe same five schools-Drury, Emory, Kenyon, Oklahoma Baptist and Indian River State College-repeated as national champions in their respective NCAA Divisions II and III, NAIA and NJCAA women’s and men’s meets. Leading the group was Drury’s men-who earned their 10th straight DII title-and Indian River, which captured its 33rd womans and 40th men’s NJCAA championships!

34 Top 10 Triumphs & Tragedies by Chuck WarnerBeginning in its April issue and continuing monthly through January 2015, Swimming World Magazine is counting down the top 10 triumphs and tragedies in the history of swimming. This month: #9 Rick DeMont-Robbed of Two Olympic Gold Medals.

37 Dryside Training: Underwater Speed by J.R. RosaniaHere are four exercises using a TRX Suspension trainer that can help with your underwaters. You will strengthen your core and low back as well as your hamstrings.

38 Ask Dr. Shannon by Shannon McBrideHere are are three hip-opening stretches designed for people who sit the majority of the day.

Author: Jason Marsteller

Jason Marsteller is the general manager of digital properties at Swimming World. He joined Swimming World in June 2006 as the managing editor after previous stints as a media relations professional at Indiana University, the University of Tennessee, Southern Utah University and the Utah Summer Games.